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I wasn't sure if I should ask this here or the main subreddit, but since this is build related, I thought here might be better.

Okay, so I'm playing a straight INT witch. Is it worth it to grab one or two +30 dex nodes if they are just one point away from my path? There are some gems I like but are starting to become impossible for me to use. I have the +30 dex necklace, but I just hate using a gear slot for that and even so eventually that will become not enough anyway. So, is it worth it or should I just say goodbye to those skill gems and any possible gear that might require dex along the way.

Also on the same topic, once I start getting support gems (only level 21 right now) are those going to a) need more than one stat to use or b) will I want gems of other colors than blue to augment my skills? If so than the +30 nodes would be a good future investment?

Sorry, for being so noobish, but I wanted to ask before I spent points and then regretted it. Thanks for being tolerant.

For a first character it is almost always a good idea. You will need to be flexible with gear/skills as you obtain them. Once you start creating new builds with gear and skills already obtained for the end game you can really min/max the stat requirements and skip these nodes if they aren't necessary.

This is pretty good advice. It all ends up being about what type of build you want to run, some of them may not require a given stat, and others may not benefit from them at all.

Understanding what benefits the attributes give is also important.

Strength = +Health, +Melee Physical Damage

Dexterity = +Accuracy, +Evasion

Intelligence = +Energy Shield, +Mana

So aside from gems, thare are situations in which these stats may be useless to you, particularly through keystone choices.

Two easy examples:

1: You decide to take both Resolute Technique and Unwavering Stance. The combination of these both remove the need for accuracy and evasion, making points in the dex stat a complete waste if you do not use green gems.

2: You decide to take Blood Magic, and don't use any armor that provides Energy Shield. This makes intelligence a complete waste if you don't use blue gems.

You don't really need to put any point on it earlier unless it is exactly on the path. Stat provides very little benefit early on so you may just go straight for your keystones/big nodes.

Later in the game where you may need some off-stat for your aura/support gem. These +30 nodes allow you to avoid requirement of specific +attribute on your gear and frees up your item choice. You may also be able to grab some hybrid armor which allows you to get wanted color/link easier

So my suggestion is, not putting any point on +30 nodes unless absolutely need to. But plan ahead that in case you need them for specific gem, you can access them very easily

I tend to not get them, but I always leave myself with 2 unused skill points. This way when i pick up a good item I can't equip I can just immediately train those nearby 30's and wear it. But I also keep from the feeling of wasting respec's if I didn't need that Dex.

But I am not at end game either. Having that extra dex could be helping you in others ways I don't know about yet.